Malware

How to identify and remove remote access trojan (RAT): Header image
How to identify and remove a remote access trojan (RAT)
With an increasing number of bad actors seeking to infect personal computers with malware, just going online can seem like a rather risky proposition these days. Malware is an ever-present threat, and one...
Dec 13, 2024
8 min read
How to remove ransomware and spot attacks early: Header image
How to remove ransomware and spot attacks early
Businesses and individuals alike face many cybersecurity threats these days. Whether it’s hackers trying to steal sensitive customer information or distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, system IT admins are required to stay...
Dec 6, 2024
9 min read
Is Ytmp3 safe? How to identify and remove a Ytmp3.cc virus
YouTube is the best place on the internet for finding videos on almost any subject you can imagine, and there may be times when you want to download a copy of a certain...
Dec 2, 2024
6 min read
Do Macs need antivirus software, or is built-in malware protection enough? Header image
Do Macs need antivirus software, or is built-in malware protection enough?
For many years, a myth has persisted that Apple devices are immune to computer viruses. If you ask about it on an Apple forum or even pull someone aside at an Apple store,...
Nov 22, 2024
8 min read
Can a factory reset remove a virus or other malware? Header image
Can a factory reset remove a virus or other malware?
Cybersecurity in personal devices is a rising concern, and mitigating the risks of malware is essential to all users of digital devices. When we talk about your phone or laptop becoming infected by...
Oct 29, 2024
6 min read
Can Macs get viruses, and how do you protect your MacBook? Header image
Can Macs get viruses, and how do you protect your MacBook?
Do Macs get viruses? This question has been bouncing around on the internet for years, with Apple fans insisting that it isn’t possible. Some even go as far as to say that an...
Oct 14, 2024
10 min read
Do you need an antivirus for iPhone? Here's our honest answer: Header image
Do you need an antivirus for iPhone? Here’s our honest answer
The debate over whether iPhones need antivirus software is a heated one that has been going on for ages. It’s true that iPhones are explicitly built for privacy and security with an integrated...
Sep 23, 2024
9 min read
"Your Mac is infected!" How scareware works and how to get rid of it: Header image
“Your Mac is infected!” How scareware works and how to get rid of it
Have you ever been browsing the internet when suddenly a pop-up came out of nowhere telling you in bold that your computer was “infected”? Or have you ever come across a site that...
Sep 23, 2024
12 min read
Adaware Web Companion: What it is and how to get rid of it: Header image
What is Adaware Web Companion and how do you remove it from your device?
Imagine turning on your Mac only to discover that your browser has become irritatingly sluggish and throwing up unsolicited ads here and there. Or that the processing speed has slowed noticeably. This could...
Aug 14, 2024
8 min read
Can iPhones get viruses and other malware? Yes, here's how to stay safe: Header image
Can an iPhone get a virus or malware, and what are the signs?
Remember the good old days when flip phones reigned supreme and the most high-tech mobile device was a Blackberry? In those simpler times, we didn’t have to worry about the dangers of carrying...
Aug 7, 2024
9 min read